Live. Your. Life.
The Heather Abbott Foundation helps provide customized prostheses to those who have suffered limb loss through traumatic circumstances. There are many ways to get involved in our mission, from planning your own fundraiser to becoming a corporate sponsor.
Your donation provides The Heather Abbott Foundation with the resources we need to help amputees return to the lives they love.
Latest Updates
Find out what we've been working on and get up-to-the minute news updates on Heather, the Foundation and our work.
2025 Boston Marathon Watch Party Early Bird Tickets Now Available!
February 12, 2025
The countdown to Marathon Monday has begun, and we're thrilled to announce that tickets for the Heather Abbott Foundation's annual Boston Marathon Watch Party are now on sale! Join us on Apr... 
Applications Now Open for Team Limb-it-less 2025 Boston Marathon!”
October 16, 2024
Applications are now open for Team Limb-it-less to participate in the 2025 Boston Marathon. This is your chance to be part of our 11th year running this iconic event, scheduled for Monday, A... 
Boston Marathon 2025 Applications Opening Soon!
October 4, 2024
The Heather Abbott Foundation is thrilled to announce that we will soon be accepting applications for Team Limb-it-less to participate in the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of Ameri... get involved
There are many ways to get involved in our mission, from planning your own event to becoming a corporate sponsor.
Become a Sponsor
Corporate Sponsorships are key to the Heather Abbott Foundationās ability to provide customized prostheses to those who have suffe...
Donate
Your donation provides The Heather Abbott Foundation with the resources we need to help amputees live the lives they want.
By the numbers
There are an estimated 1.9 million people living with limb loss in the United States. Each year, the immediate health care costs of amputations - not including costs for prosthetic devices or rehabilitation costs - total more than $8.3 billion.
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People Lose a limb in the US every day
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new amputations in the US annually
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Apply for a Grant
The Heather Abbott Foundation provides grants for amputees who need custom or specialized prostheses to live the lives they want.